Utah Department of Transportation

Utah Department of Transportation sued by coalition seeking common sense solution to Little Cottonwood Canyon traffic

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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DELTA, Utah, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, Canyon Guard, a coalition of individuals and organizations dedicated to finding sensible and less damaging solutions for transportation bottlenecks in Little Cottonwood Canyon (LCC) filed a lawsuit challenging the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) decision to install a Gondola system as the final transportation solution.

Key Points: 
  • DELTA, Utah, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, Canyon Guard, a coalition of individuals and organizations dedicated to finding sensible and less damaging solutions for transportation bottlenecks in Little Cottonwood Canyon (LCC) filed a lawsuit challenging the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) decision to install a Gondola system as the final transportation solution.
  • The lawsuit challenges several aspects of UDOT's process in its review and selection of the Gondola Project.
  • Background on the UDOT Gondola Project:
    Wintertime traffic safety and congestion in LCC is the concern driving UDOT.
  • The gondola ride is expected to take over an hour, would stop at only two for-profit businesses, and cost every Utah household over $1000.

UDOT again taps SVN Auction Services to manage upcoming online property auctions

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has recently extended its partnership with SVN Auction Services to oversee online auctions for the state's surplus real property. UDOT awarded the new five-year contract through a competitive request for proposal process.

Key Points: 
  • SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has recently extended its partnership with SVN Auction Services to oversee online auctions for the state's surplus real property.
  • UDOT awarded the new five-year contract through a competitive request for proposal process.
  • Other properties up for auction include a group of five residential parcels in Farmington City , a community in Davis County with many sought-after properties.
  • Additional properties for auction include four parcels in South Jordan and one in Hurricane City , which holds significant potential for commercial development.

5GAA Publishes Comprehensive Guidance for Deployment of C-V2X Day 1 Safety Services

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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The document is a valuable reference for "Day One" C-V2X deployment by gathering established requirements and new considerations, and it provides compatible guidance for several Day 1s, ranging from road infrastructure owner-operators seeking early deployment based on waivers, through Day 1 where automakers deploy.

Key Points: 
  • The document is a valuable reference for "Day One" C-V2X deployment by gathering established requirements and new considerations, and it provides compatible guidance for several Day 1s, ranging from road infrastructure owner-operators seeking early deployment based on waivers, through Day 1 where automakers deploy.
  • The primary target audience includes road Infrastructure Owners and Operators (IOOs), who are pivotal in taking up C-V2X technology for transportation safety and efficiency.
  • The 5GAA guidance report focuses on C-V2X direct communications and streamlines this complex field into commonly understood profiles, simplifying deployment timelines, and ensuring effective communication between vehicles and infrastructure.
  • It also offers insights into potential Day Two messages, preparing the V2X community for the next deployment stage.

5GAA Publishes Comprehensive Guidance for Deployment of C-V2X Day 1 Safety Services

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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The document is a valuable reference for "Day One" C-V2X deployment by gathering established requirements and new considerations, and it provides compatible guidance for several Day 1s, ranging from road infrastructure owner-operators seeking early deployment based on waivers, through Day 1 where automakers deploy.

Key Points: 
  • The document is a valuable reference for "Day One" C-V2X deployment by gathering established requirements and new considerations, and it provides compatible guidance for several Day 1s, ranging from road infrastructure owner-operators seeking early deployment based on waivers, through Day 1 where automakers deploy.
  • The primary target audience includes road Infrastructure Owners and Operators (IOOs), who are pivotal in taking up C-V2X technology for transportation safety and efficiency.
  • The 5GAA guidance report focuses on C-V2X direct communications and streamlines this complex field into commonly understood profiles, simplifying deployment timelines, and ensuring effective communication between vehicles and infrastructure.
  • It also offers insights into potential Day Two messages, preparing the V2X community for the next deployment stage.

UDOT Selects Granite for SR-108 Widening and Improvements

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Granite (NYSE:GVA) has been awarded an approximately $45 million contract by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) to widen and improve State Route 108 (SR-108) in Davis County, Utah.

Key Points: 
  • Granite (NYSE:GVA) has been awarded an approximately $45 million contract by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) to widen and improve State Route 108 (SR-108) in Davis County, Utah.
  • Funded by State and Federal sources, the project will be included in Granite's third-quarter CAP.
  • This represents a comprehensive reconstruction and expansion effort, encompassing the replacement and enhancement of all utilities and infrastructure components.
  • “By widening and enhancing the SR-108 corridor in this area, we are taking substantial steps to alleviate traffic congestion problems,” said Granite Vice President of Regional Operations, Jason Klaumann.

Luna Provides Advanced Roadway Incident Detection for Major Department of Transportation

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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Luna Innovations Incorporated (NASDAQ: LUNA), a global leader in advanced fiber optic-based technology, announces its continued successful application of fiber optic sensing-based traffic monitoring with a recent deployment for the state of Utah Department of Transportation (DOT).

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  • Luna Innovations Incorporated (NASDAQ: LUNA), a global leader in advanced fiber optic-based technology, announces its continued successful application of fiber optic sensing-based traffic monitoring with a recent deployment for the state of Utah Department of Transportation (DOT).
  • The Luna traffic monitoring solution provides accurate and timely information across both urban and rural roadways.
  • Along with its partner Dura-Line, a leading conduit manufacturer, Luna commissioned its traffic monitoring and incident detection solution on pre-existing fiber laid along Utah’s Big and Small Cottonwood canyons.
  • “Advanced traffic monitoring systems are becoming increasingly import in order to keep traffic flowing safely on our roads and highways,” said Scott Graeff, Luna Innovations’ President and CEO.

Edward Jones Continues Transformational Journey by Expanding Offerings for Clients

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Entering its second century of serving clients even more completely through deep personal relationships and continuing along its transformational journey toward providing more comprehensive planning and advice, financial-services firm Edward Jones announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Citi to serve Edward Jones' clients' banking needs.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Entering its second century of serving clients even more completely through deep personal relationships and continuing along its transformational journey toward providing more comprehensive planning and advice, financial-services firm Edward Jones announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Citi to serve Edward Jones' clients' banking needs.
  • Through the strategic banking partnership, Edward Jones will initially focus on offering checking and savings accounts to its clients across the U.S. in 2024.
  • Citi will leverage this expertise to support Edward Jones' advisors and clients with seamless banking solutions.
  • Edward Jones will integrate banking solutions from Citi seamlessly into its online access platform for clients.

Sterling Announces a $216 Million Transportation Solutions Design-Build Award

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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The award will be included in June 30, 2023 backlog.

Key Points: 
  • The award will be included in June 30, 2023 backlog.
  • The scope of the award includes three interchanges, bringing the total number of interchanges awarded to RLW under this capital program to twelve.
  • “Our core Rocky Mountain region remains very active, driven by population growth, state-level funding, and contributions from the Infrastructure Bill.
  • We remain focused on the pursuit of differentiated, higher-margin alternative delivery highway work, driving the ongoing transformation of our Transportation Solutions business.”

Cepton Lidar Deployed in Government-funded Pedestrian Safety Projects in Texas and Utah

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230426005465/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230426005465/en/
    Cepton’s lidar solutions have been deployed in groundbreaking NITC-funded studies in Texas and Utah to help improve traffic safety for all road users.
  • With proven effectiveness, the lidar-enabled D-FYA solution will be deployed in Salt Lake City, Utah in a project funded by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT).
  • Powered by Cepton’s lidar technology, our innovative D-FYA system will help significantly increase the efficiency and throughput of intersections while prioritizing safety.
  • It features high-accuracy, real-time 3D object detection, classification and tracking and has been deployed worldwide in over 100 smart cities/spaces projects.

Iteris Awarded $1.3 Million Data-as-a-Service Contract from Utah Department of Transportation

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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(NASDAQ: ITI), the global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been awarded a $1.3 million contract from the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) , representing the first statewide procurement of Iteris’ new ClearData™ data-as-a-service (DaaS) solution for real-time and historic traffic data.

Key Points: 
  • (NASDAQ: ITI), the global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been awarded a $1.3 million contract from the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) , representing the first statewide procurement of Iteris’ new ClearData™ data-as-a-service (DaaS) solution for real-time and historic traffic data.
  • It is seamlessly integrated with ClearGuide, Iteris’ traffic analytics solution, which UDOT has subscribed to since 2017.
  • This was a key factor in the state’s selection of Iteris as its data vendor.
  • The ClearMobility Platform applies cloud computing, artificial intelligence, advanced sensors, advisory services and managed services to achieve safe, efficient and sustainable mobility.